Front door cost in Sioux Falls, SD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,350
- Per door
- $443 – $2,329
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Sioux Falls, plan on $440 to $2,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $443 to $2,329 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.75 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Sioux Falls, SD, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,009 to $1,763 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $300 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Sioux Falls, SD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $250 | $340 | $420 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Sioux Falls price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Sioux Falls wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sioux Falls metro is 95.5 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.6) and land at $0 to $0.
How Sioux Falls compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,400 to $1,450 across Sioux Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SDthis page | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Sioux City, IA75 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Omaha, NE160 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| St. Cloud, MN185 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| Lincoln, NE185 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Des Moines, IA210 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| South Dakota (statewide) | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Sioux Falls comes in at #226 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota figure.
Other South Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Sioux Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sioux Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −3% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +20% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Sioux Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sioux Falls wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$440 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $440 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $890 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
Planning more than one job in Sioux Falls?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sioux Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
Climate in Sioux Falls: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Sioux Falls (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Sioux Falls (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Sioux Falls gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 45 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.6 and 1.2 inches. The station averages about 15 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 9 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 24 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 61 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 52 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 38 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 25 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 32 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Sioux Falls labor market for front door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Sioux Falls is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.75 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 1,640 of them working in the area, 91.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.51 and $26.60 an hour. About 1,270 work in the metro. That is 71.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($22.22) it shrinks by about $20. The total moves by 4.7% or 1.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 178,590 jobs in the Sioux Falls area. That makes it the 130th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $22.22 | $23.75 | $29.38 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $20.51 | $23.23 | $26.60 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Sioux Falls bid
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
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Front door in Sioux Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Sioux Falls?
For 1 door, expect $440 to $2,350 in the Sioux Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Sioux Falls?
About $443 to $2,329 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $500 to $2,500.
+Is front door cheaper in Sioux Falls or Sioux City?
Sioux City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 0% more than Sioux Falls ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sioux Falls?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $1,400. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Sioux Falls?
$890 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Sioux Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Sioux Falls area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sioux Falls expensive for front door compared with the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls is 1% above the South Dakota statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in South Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sioux Falls?
The BLS median is $23.75 an hour in the Sioux Falls area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.22 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Sioux Falls?
For 1 door, basic work runs $440 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,350. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Sioux Falls?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Front door near Sioux Falls
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Front Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's door prices, from about $200 for a basic steel door to $2,000 for higher-end fiberglass or wood.